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One of the most obvious structural features of Chris Abani’s Graceland is the inclusion, at the beginning of each chapter, of two different epigraphs (of sorts). The first seems to take the reader through an explanation of the kola nut … Continue reading →

Maybe the most ironic line in the book is “Good children do not concern themselves with adult problems.” The line is ironic because of the commentary that Abani is making with regard to child soldiers, to sex work, to the … Continue reading →

While reading GraceLand I was confused by Chris Abani’s characterizations of Elvis’s father Sunday and what Abani was trying to suggest about familial heritage through this character. In this post I would like to pose a couple of questions about … Continue reading →